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CW05 EOL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded around mounting clip at rear of fuel tank area, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Prop-shaft centre bearing mounting rubber deteriorated

bolt on drop side body under floor crossmembers etc badly corroded

o/s door step/under sill area holed/corroded but not prescribed area

rear differential corroded and leaking transmission oil

Fail 12 Jan 2024

Body mounting fixings missing various body to chassis mounting bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired 3rd from rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired second from rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded around mounting clip at rear of fuel tank area, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour centre mounted lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Prop-shaft centre bearing mounting rubber deteriorated

bolt on drop side body under floor crossmembers etc badly corroded

rear differential corroded and leaking transmission oil

Fail 9 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis crossmember(s), all 5 behind integral cab excessively corroded & within 30cm of some suspension mounting(s) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on body crossmembers corroded/corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play both support bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body supports/cross members corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember(s) corroding/thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play both support bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body supports/cross members corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember(s) corroding/thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear flat bed body cross members corroding - non structural

Fail 14 Oct 2021 108,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear flat bed body cross members corroding - non structural

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding braking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor behind seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp insecure slightly damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 101,001 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working side/front marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working front/rear & repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember - front side corners to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear crossmember in corners on front to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,304 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,135 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre tread depth 3 mm

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

AUX drive belt noisey

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F cab light out

N/S/R fog light works intermittent

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre tread depth 3 mm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,592 miles

Knockin noise from power steering rack but no free play

Fail 23 Jun 2011 70,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,304 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 62,303 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surface's

Both rear handbrake cables rubbing on road wheels

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

F.E.A.D belt noisey

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,548 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both o/s marker lights not working

front brake pads look quite low and discs worn on inner edges

n/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting out of bonding

pedal rubbers are wearing

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both o/s marker lights not working

front brake pads look quite low and discs worn on inner edges

n/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting out of bonding

pedal rubbers are wearing

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,896 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

nearside reverse light not working

radio req code

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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CW05 EOL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW05 EOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CW05 EOL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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